Who's drinking?

[dizzycooks]

And why?

[dizzycooks]

It's been a day. Rain, dentist appts, vet appts, flooring appt, and usual chores. I am zapped. My kids are totally stir crazy and my house is destroyed. My wine cannot come early enough. Dh is probably going to judge my need for at least two glasses tonight.

[expectantsteelerfan]

I watched 6 kids (ages 3, 5, 6, 8, 8, and 8) at our CROWDED community pool today.

I planned to take my 2, and they asked if we could invite 1 neighbor so I said yes. Then my bff texted to ask if I could watch her 3 while she went to a last minute dr. appointment, so I had her drop them off at the pool.

It was not fun.

[auroraloo]

My MIL is on her way down.

[jag01]

I would if I could, but I can't 😥 I could could really use a drink or 2. I'm just frustrated with life right now.

[momin2013]

If I start drinking on a Wednesday, I'll end up drinking every damn day through the weekend because...well, why not?

I usually try to hold off until Thursdays, since I have Fridays off, so technically it's the weekend for me so I don't feel too guilty. So...I'll catch up with you tomorrow...  

[momin2013]

Lol, those were supposed to be smilies of the martini and mug of beer!

[dizzycooks]

expectantsteelerfan that sounds insane. I hope they are at least mostly all proficient swimmers.
auroraloo my sorries. All of them. Dh is taking the two bigs up to his parents Saturday and he isn't sure if they are returning Sunday or Monday. I'm pushing for Monday.
jag01 news to share??
momin2013 I try not to drink two nights in a row. Other than that, no rules.
@tooshort did the appt start late? That drives me crazy!! However, flatbread sounds amazing!!

[auroraloo]

Aug 9, 2017 20:15:01 GMT -5 @tooshort said:

Aug 9, 2017 19:43:57 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

expectantsteelerfan that sounds insane. I hope they are at least mostly all proficient swimmers.
auroraloo my sorries. All of them. Dh is taking the two bigs up to his parents Saturday and he isn't sure if they are returning Sunday or Monday. I'm pushing for Monday.
jag01 news to share??
momin2013 I try not to drink two nights in a row. Other than that, no rules.
@tooshort did the appt start late? That drives me crazy!! However, flatbread sounds amazing!!

No, it started on time. It was just really long. I had her tested for asthma. The test took a long time because A wouldn't cooperate. She had her skin checked since her eczema is out of control. It was a good appointment just long.

The flatbread was good!

has she been in the sun a lot? I get horrible rashes in the summer because of the sun. Sunscreen doesn't prevent it, only covered skin and shade do. Just a thought. poor A. 

[auroraloo]

Aug 9, 2017 20:23:25 GMT -5 @tooshort said:

Aug 9, 2017 20:21:11 GMT -5 auroraloo said:

has she been in the sun a lot? I get horrible rashes in the summer because of the sun. Sunscreen doesn't prevent it, only covered skin and shade do. Just a thought. poor A. 

That could be the problem. We are going to see (yet another) dermatologist. Hopefully we can get it under control.

FWIW, I just figured this out at 38. I just told my doctor "I go in the sun, and I get this rash" he gave me steroid cream, and boom, it's gone. hth. I saw 7 dermatologists before I just gave up. 

I also take 4000ui vitamin D a day, and that has lessened it as well. 

[dizzycooks]

auroraloo do you take an rx vitamin d? They keep telling me I need it and I finally read about the problems with being deficient and I should probably get on board with taking a supplement. I am TERRIBLE about taking regular meds.

[court26]

I was too tired to even have a drink! SIL and her 4 kiddos have been in town since Sunday. They are all awesome, and didn't sleep at our house, but we were with them all day pretty much since they got here. Her kiddos are 6, and 2-year old triplets. My house is a mess, I am out of food, but our hearts are full. Or something like that!

[auroraloo]

Aug 9, 2017 20:35:16 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

auroraloo do you take an rx vitamin d? They keep telling me I need it and I finally read about the problems with being deficient and I should probably get on board with taking a supplement. I am TERRIBLE about taking regular meds.rx

I take on OTC, but it was prescribed by my doc, if that makes sense. I take so much because my vitamin d was so low. 

I was terrible about taking my daily meds, but I had some tests done and discovered all sorts of things wrong with me, and now I'm on so many meds, I use an old lady pill container. On Sunday night I put all my pills for the week in it, throw it in my bag and then I take them with my breakfast at work. (Or in the kitchen if it's summer). It's made me be more consistent with my metabolics and my anxiety meds, and it's made a world of difference. The fact that I love rainbows and think it's pretty doesn't hurt. 

I use this: www.amazon.com/GMS-Stackable-Rainbow-Reminder-Extra/dp/B013XCV04G/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1502334209&sr=8-3&keywords=rainbow+pill+organizer

eta: I take 10 pills a day (not 10 different drugs, just 10 pills) so it's a big deal if I miss some. 

[jag01]

Aug 9, 2017 19:43:57 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

expectantsteelerfan that sounds insane. I hope they are at least mostly all proficient swimmers.
auroraloo my sorries. All of them. Dh is taking the two bigs up to his parents Saturday and he isn't sure if they are returning Sunday or Monday. I'm pushing for Monday.
jag01 news to share??
momin2013 I try not to drink two nights in a row. Other than that, no rules.
@tooshort did the appt start late? That drives me crazy!! However, flatbread sounds amazing!!

No news to share. Just stressed out from being broken. Yesterday was my first day being home alone with the kids since my accident.

[nicolewi]

I wish! I'm supposed to take the two bigger kids to a bday party at a waterpark 1/2 hour away, leaving in a little over an hour. I have tried 9 possible sitters and am completely striking out, but I really don't want to pay $50 to bring the littles plus have to go in the water with them! I was hoping to just drive the big kids, chill and help supervise, and then come home. Hoping something still pans out.

[momin2013]

I am now!! I'm having a strawberry rhubarb cider - deeelicious!